BMW 3 (E46). Manual - part 209
Interior trim and finish panels are
clipped or screwed into place. Many of
the trim retaining clips are designed to
be used only once. When removing
trim that is held in place with clips, it is
a good idea to have spares on hand
before beginning the job.
Note:
The BMW E46 is equipped with SRS
airbags mounted in the steering wheel,
the dashboard on the passenger side,
the front doors, the A-pillars, and as an
option in rear doors on four door
models. See warnings and cautions on
below and in
721 Airbag System
(SRS)
.
WARNING!
Special precautions must be
observed when servicing the
BMW Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS). Serious injury
may result if system service is
attempted by persons unfamiliar
with the BMW SRS and its
approved service procedures.
BMW specifies that all
inspection and service should
be performed by an authorized
BMW dealer.
Before performing any work
involving airbags, disconnect
the negative (-) battery cable.
See
721 Airbag System (SRS)
.
Airbags contain a back-up
power supply within the SRS
control module. A 5 second
discharge period should be
allowed after the battery cable
has been disconnected.